Meet the Team

Our Practice

We provide care that will set the stage for your child’s dental care well into adulthood. Most people who have a fear of the dentist had bad experiences in their childhood. Our main goal is to make sure your child only has great experiences at Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, everytime. As both Pediatric and Orthodontic specialists, we know that we need to bring together technologies that protect your child’s health, comforts that help them receive anxiety-free dental care, and amenities that make trips to the dentist fun!

Our Doctors in White House, TN

Dr. Danni Cottrill

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Danni received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto. She then attended Case Western School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. A desire to work with children led Dr. Danni to the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston where she attended Pediatric Dental residency and earned a Master’s of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Danni joined Cumberland in August 2018 and is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Danni married in 2012 and has one child and a dog named Oreo. She and her family currently live in Brentwood, TN. In her free time, Dr. Danni enjoys spending time with family, swimming, being outside, checking out museums and zoos, hiking, and taking vacations.

Dr. Danni loves being a pediatric dentist because she can be a big kid herself! She enjoys developing relationships with her patients and seeing each child grow and mature into a young adult.

Dr. Brice Gilliam

Orthodontist

Dr. Brice graduated from the University of Tennessee with his Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry Cellular and Molecular Biology. Dr. Brice chose to attend dental school in Nashville at Meharry School of Dentistry where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. He then completed his orthodontic residency at Howard University in Washington D.C. Dr. Brice believes that in Orthodontics individualized treatment is very important. Every patient is unique and therefore deserves his or her own unique treatment plan.

Dr. Brice is originally from Lebanon, TN and currently lives in Nashville with his wife Brooke. In his free time he enjoys anything involving sports (especially the Tennessee Vols), exploring new restaurants, and trying to cram as much fun into the day as possible!

Dr. Mallory Dawson

Orthodontist

Dr. Dawson attended the University of Georgia where she graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Science Education. She then pursued her doctorate degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. After dental school, Dr Dawson attended Seton Hill University where she received a Masters in Orthodontics. Dr. Dawson is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics.

Originally from Perry, Georgia, Dr. Dawson loves living in Tennessee. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and skiing.

Dr. Elizabeth Melvin

Orthodontist

Dr. Melvin attended the University of Georgia where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Psychology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Melvin went on to pursue a career in orthodontics at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry. Dr. Melvin is a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Society.

Dr. Melvin is originally from Atlanta, but she is very excited to call Nashville her new home! In her free time she enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, working out, reading, traveling, and rooting on the Georgia Bulldogs!

Dr. Jennell Galloway

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Jennell attended South Carolina State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree. She then attended Tennessee State University where she received a Master’s Degree in Science, followed by the receipt of her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Jennell then joined the US Army where she served as a General Dental Officer for 3 years, and still serves with the National Guard in the Smyrna Medical Command. Dr. Jennell has also completed her Pediatric Dental Residency through NYU Langone Medical Center in Nashville. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Jennell is originally from Sumter, SC. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and looks forward to traveling all over the world with them in the very near future. Dr. Jennell also participates in competitive bodybuilding, and recently won Best Overall with Nspire Sports.